Surviving Parenthood Guide On-Line

West County Faith Based Organizations

Agape Bible Fellowship
2965 - 19th Street, San Pablo CA 94806
Telephone: 510-868-1029
Our Homeless Ministry prepares and serves meals at
local shelters, leads small groups at the shelters and
provides transportation from any shelter to church
services when needed. For information on all of our
programs and services call Pastor John Ojewole or
Gayle Welch, Administrative Assistant at 510-868-1029.

All Nations Church of God in Christ
1225 York Street, Richmond CA 94806
510-232-8399
We offer family, marriage or individual counseling
every 4th or 5th Thursday of each month from 1:00 PM
- 8:30 PM. Youth groups and teen mentoring meetings
are Fridays at 6:30 PM. Family support with financial
or shelter needs are available as needed. For
information call 510-232-6441. Meals are served on
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM.
For any other special needs or services contact our
Mission Department. For information on all of our
programs and services contact LaShonda Walker or
Tiana Clifton, Church Administrators at 510-232-8399.

Assembly of Christian Church
1628 Broadway Avenue, San Pablo CA 94806
510-215-3546
We offer family, marriage or individual counseling,
substance abuse prevention classes, and camping for
families. All programs and services are provided in
English and Spanish. For more information call Luis
Garcia, Secretary at 510-215-1069

Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church
684 Juliga Woods Street, Richmond CA 94804
510-232-0193
We provide family, marriage or individual counseling
by appointment. Contact the pastor, Rev. Dr. Alvin C.
Bernstine to schedule an appointment. Our Youth
programs include Toastmaster - Youth Leadership,
summer camp and other activities. We provide food,
clothing, shelter and financial emergencies as needed.
We distribute Thanksgiving food baskets, and we adopt
a family during the Christmas Holiday Season. Our
other services include sick and welfare services, and
missionary counseling. For more information on our
programs and services call 510-232-0193.

Bible Way Missionary Baptist Church
1077 - 13th Street, Richmond CA 94801
(510) 233-3674
We offer family, marriage or individual counseling by
appointment. We also provide food baskets on special
occasions. For information on all of our programs and
services call Rev. Wyatt at 510-233-3674.

Bright Morning Star Community Church
1707 Truman, Richmond CA 94801
707-425-7827
We provide family, marriage or individual counseling
by appointment. Contact Rev. Charles Jackson at
707-425-7827 to schedule an appointment.

Calvary Baptist Church
26 W. Barrett Avenue, Richmond CA 94801
510-232-3037
We offer family, marriage or individual counseling by
appointment. For information on all of our programs
and services call Cynthia England, Secretary at
510-232-3037, or contact Pastor Leroy Holland at
510-234-2581.

Casa De Esperanza - St. Mark's Catholic Church
159 Harbor Way, Richmond CA 94801
510-236-5711
Church office hours are Monday - Friday 9:00 AM -
2:00 PM. Contact Sandra Gutierrez, Secretary at
510-234-9015 for information on programs and
services. Contact Father Ramiro at 510-234-5886 for
Marriage Counseling Classes. We offer Youth
Leadership and Christian Education Classes. For
furniture or clothing needs, contact Sandra Gutierrez.
We offer a food pantry every Friday from 9:00 AM -
11:00 AM. Services are provided in English and
Spanish.

Central Assembly of God
570 Appian Way, El Sobrante CA 94803
510-223-2240
We provide family, marriage or individual counseling
through our "Women of Hope" program. We provide
college and career information for youth groups. Our
El Sobrante Christian School is from grades K-6 and
grades 7-9. We also provide extended day care
from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. For information call
510-223-2242. We offer a movie-screening group for
parents (Screen It). For information on all of our
programs and services call Rev. Tim Hohm at
510-223-2240.

Central City Ministries, Inc.
1310 Bissell Avenue, Richmond CA 94801
510-215-0227
centralcitymin@yahoo.com
Description of Services:
We provide family, marriage or individual counseling
by appointment. For information on our
programs and services call Naomi K. Martinez,
Corporate Secretary at 510-215-0227.

Davis Chapel CME Church
369 Chesley Avenue, Richmond CA 94801
510-232-6214
We offer family, marriage or individual counseling by
appointment only. For information call Stella Valentine,
Secretary at 510-232-6214. We also offer family
support with financial or shelter needs on an individual,
as-needed basis. You may call the church for more
information on these services.

Easter Hill United Methodist Church
3911 Cutting Blvd., Richmond CA 94804
510-235-4226
We offer family, marriage or individual counseling by
appointment. You may contact the pastor, Rev. Billye
Austin at 510-235-4226. Vacation Bible School is July
24th - 28th from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. We offer
parenting classes or family support-related classes, as
well as grief-counseling classes. Call Joyce Clark,
Secretary at 510-235-4226 for more information.
Families in need of family support with financial or
shelter needs are referred to the Richmond Rescue
Mission. For special holiday food programs you may
contact Cecile Smith, who is in charge of our Mission
Ministry at 510-235-4226.

El Cerrito Christian Center
10936 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito CA 94530
510-233-3388
http://www.ecchristiancenter.com
We provide family and marriage counseling by
appointment. Contact Pastor Valerie or Pastor Flavia
Carvallo at 510-233-3383 to schedule an appointment.
Our programs and services are provided in English and
Portuguese. For information on all of our programs and
services call 510-233-3383, or visit our website at
www.ecchristiancenter.org.

El Cerrito United Methodist Church
6830 Stockton Avenue, El Cerrito CA 94530
510-525-3500
ecumc@jps.net
http://www.gbgm-umc.org/elcerrito
Our after School programs include Technical Resources
for Educational Excellence (TREX) Contact T. Higgins,
Secretary at 510-525-3500 for more information. For
other services and programs, you may visit our website
at www.gbgm-umc.org/elcerrito. The pastor is Rev.
Hubert Ivery.

El Sobrante First Baptist Church
4555 Hilltop Drive, El Sobrante CA 94803
510-223-2760
We provide family, marriage or individual counseling.
We also provide an in-home ministry for the elderly and
those individuals who are homebound. For information
on all of our programs and services call Pastor Milton
Clem or Andree Cargile at 510-223-2760.

El Sobrante United Methodist Church
670 Appian Way, El Sobrante CA 94803
510-223-0790
We offer family, marriage or individual counseling by
appointment. A summer camp program is provided
through www.umc.org. We partner with Greater
Richmond Interfaith Program (G.R.I.P.) to assist
families with food, clothing, shelter and emergency
financial needs. Students may use computers for free
on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30 PM until 7:00
PM. For information on all of our programs and
services call Pastor Gay Benson at 510-223-0790.

Faith Temple Church of God in Christ
1914 - 4th Street, Richmond CA 94801
510-235-8510
We offer a Community Breakfast on Sundays at 8:45
AM. We also conduct services at the Richmond Rescue
Mission on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at
7:00 PM, as well as pastoral teaching on the 1st and 3rd
Friday of each month. For more information regarding
our programs and services call Elder Featherston at
510-235-8510.

First Presbyterian Church
3415 Barrett Avenue, Richmond CA 94805
510-234-0954
We offer a Food Pantry every Thursday from 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM. Our Sunday services are conducted in
English and Portuguese. For information regarding any
of our programs and services please call Emily Niecolls
or Pastor Jim Wheeler at 510-234-0954.

Gloryland Apostolic Cathedral
330 - 12th Street, Richmond CA 94801
510-215-9375
We provide family, marriage or individual counseling
by appointment. Contact the pastor, Bishop Tom
Watson at 510-215-9375. We offer furniture, clothing
and a food program, as well as a Christmas Toy Giveaway.
For information on our programs and services
call Maryann Johnson, Secretary at 510-215-9375.

Grace Lutheran Church ELCA
2369 Barrett Avenue, Richmond CA 94804
510-235-3858
We offer family, marriage, and individual counseling, as
well as teen support and mentoring services. We also
offer after school and summer programs. We provide a
Food Pantry on Tuesdays and Fridays from 12:00 PM
until 3:00 PM. We also provide Anger Management
Classes for those who are mandated to attend. Our
programs and services are provided in English, Spanish,
Laotian and Nigerian. For more information on all of
our programs and services call Pastor Sharon Brostrum
at 510-235-3858.

Greater Church of the Redeemed
1830 Rumrill Avenue, San Pablo CA 94806
510-932-7867
We offer family, marriage or individual counseling by
appointment. Our services are provided in English and
Spanish. For information on all of our programs and
services call Pastor Levon Bell at 510-932-7867.

Greater El Bethel Missionary Baptist Church
813 Williams Drive, Richmond CA 94806
510-233-2391
We provide family, marriage or individual counseling
by appointment. Contact Pastor Nathaniel Foster to set
up an appointment. We offer a food pantry program.
We also provide Thanksgiving food baskets to families
with children. Contact Dessie Ingram at 510-237-3175.
For information on all of our programs and services call
Maxine Henagan, Secretary at 510-233-7977.

Greater Richmond Interfaith Program (GRIP)
165 - 22nd Street, Richmond CA 94801
510-233-2141
Our Souper Center offers noontime lunch 7 days per
week, from 11:30 - 12:45 PM. We offer free clothing on
the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 10:00 AM. The West
County Resource Center offers at some locations:
showers, laundry, phone, case management, mailing
address, job and housing assistance to homeless
individuals and families. We offer a thirty-bed
emergency family shelter from mid-November to April
1st. All of these services are free. For parenting or
family support-related classes, job training, or
emergency food or shelter, call our Resource Center at
510-231-6885. We provide substance abuse prevention
referral services. A.A meetings are from 8:00 AM -
4:00 PM daily. Contact Joyce Hudson at 510-233-2141
for food and clothing distribution. Services and
program information is provided in English and
Spanish. For more information on all of our programs
and services call Toni Lawrence at 510-233-2141.

Hilltop Community Church
3118 Shane Drive, Richmond CA 94806
510-223-2431
hilltopchu@aol.com
www.hilltopcommunitychurch.com
We offer youth groups, teen support, mentoring or
tutoring for junior high and high school students on
Thursdays from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. We also offer
Kids and Youths Summer camp programs. For
information you may contact Earl Shorrocks or Bill
Roth at 510-223-2431. Our "Celebrate Recovery"
substance abuse prevention program is on Fridays at
7:00 PM. Our Food Pantry Program is Monday -
Friday from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM at the church. Other
services include an Adult Literacy Program, as well as
the Silver Liners, Senior Program. For information on
all of our programs and services please contact Kathy
Godinez, Secretary at 510-223-2431, ext. 107.

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
555 - 37th Street, Richmond CA 94805
510-232-7896
Our programs include, food feeding services,
transitional and supportive housing. We also teach job
skills, and we offer recovery programs. We provide
childcare to single working parents, and we have
programs for people with developmental disabilities.
We also offer tutoring for at-risk-youths. For
information on all of our programs and services call
510-232-7896.

Hope Lutheran Church
2830 May Road, El Sobrante CA 94803
510-222-6394
We offer childcare through our Hope Pre-School. For
information call 510-222-9222. For more information
on our programs and services contact Christine
Hoglund, Secretary at 510-222-6394. The pastor is
Rev. Deborah Butler.

Independent Community Church
4 Marina Way, Richmond CA 94804
510-235-8688:
We provide family, marriage and individual counseling
by appointment. Contact Minister Daryl Jenkins at
510-223-1826. We offer meals through our Food Pantry
on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. During
Thanksgiving we distribute food baskets. For
information on the Food Pantry Program call Ester
Light at 510-237-6110. We also have a Prison Ministry
and conduct church services at city, county and state
facilities. For information on all of our programs
contact Rubie Bell, Secretary at 510-235-8688.

Key to Life Ministries
5221 Central Avenue, Richmond CA 94804
510-525-0500
We offer marriage-counseling seminars. We also offer
parenting classes. We distribute clothing during the
winter months and provide holiday gifts for families in
need. We also provide a prison ministry during the
Christmas holiday season. For more information about
our programs and services call Pastor Darryl L. Prater
at 510-525-0500, or Assistant Pastor Michael Gonzales
at 510-734-7108.

Lao Buddhist Temple: Wat Lao Rattanaram
2417 Barrett Avenue, Richmond CA 94804
510-734-5202
We offer elder services, youth services and referrals
within the Laotian Community. We provide services
and referrals in Lao, Mien, and Khmu languages. For
information on all of our programs and services call
Khammany Mathavonsy, Program Director at
510-734-5202.

The L.I.F.E Project
215 MacDonald Avenue, Richmond CA 94801
510-233-8200
We offer childcare and preschool Monday through
Friday from 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM. We provide after
school programs Monday through Friday from 3:30 PM
- 5:30 PM. Our Youth Groups meet on the 2nd and 4th
Friday nights from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM. For
information on counseling services, parenting classes,
and family support related classes contact Dr. Sidney
and Patrice Keys at 510-253-8085. We offer substance
abuse prevention classes on Wednesday evening from
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Our Family Resource Center is
opened daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Our food feeding
program operates Monday - Friday from 11:00
AM - 1:00 PM. We offer seminars on mental abuse,
sexual abuse and physical abuse. We also provide
computer training. For information on all of our
programs and services contact Veronica Johnson,
Secretary at 510-712-6677.

The Lord's House of Worship
3750 San Pablo Dam Road, El Sobrante CA 94803
510-222-4092
We provide family, marriage, or individual counseling
by appointment. Our Teen Talk Mentorship Program
meets every 1st Wednesday. We also sponsor teen
group outings. We offer parenting and family support related
classes and counseling. We also provide
substance abuse counseling on an individual basis. For
information on all of our programs and services call
Cassandra Williams, Secretary at 510-222-4092 or the
pastor, Elder Greg D. Williams at 707-557-7243.

MacArthur Community Baptist Church
2301 Rumrill Blvd., San Pablo CA 94806
(510) 235-2916
Substance Abuse Prevention Classes include Grupo
Solo Hoy - AA Spanish Speaking meetings Mon., Tues.,
Thurs., and Fri. at 7:30 PM. Felicidad - Al Anon
Spanish Speaking Meetings on Wed. at 7:30 PM.
San Pablo Emergency Food Pantry on Mon. and Wed.
from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM. You must call (510) 232-
0258 between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM on the day of
pick-up to make an appointment. For Meals on Wheels
call (510) 412-0166. After school Programs include a
Community Fitness Center - Free for ages 14 and older
(Donations Accepted) Mon. and Wed. from 2:00 PM -
6:00 PM. Call the church office to confirm hours of
operation.

McGlothen Temple Church of God in Christ
1443 Filbert Street, Richmond CA 94801
510-232-2055
We provide marriage, family or individual counseling
by appointment. Contact Pastor John A. Jennings to set
up an appointment. We provide lunch every Friday
from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. For information on all
of our programs and services call 510-232-2055.

Miracle Temple Apostolic Pentecostal Church
2425 Cutting Blvd., Richmond CA 94804
510-620-0901
We provide family, marriage or individual counseling
by appointment. Contact Pastor Dr. Lelia Edwards at
510-232-0565 to schedule an appointment. We offer a
Spanish Interpreter. The contact person for all youth
programs and services is Mrs. Tayna Webber,
510-620-0701. For more information on our programs
and services call Frances Gandy, Secretary at 510-620-
0901.

Mt. Cana Missionary Baptist Church
401 - 2nd Street, Richmond CA 94806
510-235-5600
We will make donations to families on a case-by-case
basis. For information on all of our programs and
services call Clariece Williams, Secretary at 707-554-
4267. The pastor is Rev. Samuel L. Van Hook

Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church
539 South 15th Street, Richmond CA 94801
510-233-0471
We offer a food give-away on Thursdays at 1:00 PM.
For information on our programs and services call Ms.
Demery, Secretary at 510-233-8105.

Muhammad Study Group #72
3609 MacDonald Avenue, Richmond CA 94805
510-232-9946
We provide family marriage or individual counseling by
appointment. We offer teen support and mentoring
programs, as well as a summer youth program. We
provide a free computer lab for youth, ages 6 - 18
years. We distribute clothing and provide a Sunday free
breakfast. For information on all of our programs and
services call Eric Muhammad, at 510-232-9446.

New Gethsemane Church of God in Christ
2100 Roosevelt, Richmond CA 94801
510-234-0655
We provide groceries every 3rd Wednesday of the
month from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM. For information
on all of our programs and services call Bishop Archie
LeVais at 510-620-9628.

New Greater Faith Ministries
29 - 8th Street, Richmond CA 94804510-237-4753
We offer low-income rental housing assistance in
Richmond. For information call 510-237-4753.

New Hope Missionary Baptist Church
321 Alamo Avenue, Richmond CA 94801
510-234-4420
We provide free clothing on Sundays and Mondays
from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM. We serve breakfast on the
3rd and 4th Sunday of each month, as well as on the
2nd and 4th Monday of each month. For information
on all of our programs and services call Bishop Robert
or Evangelist Joan Thompson at 707-556-9378.

New Nazarene Missionary Baptist Church
483 B Street, Richmond CA 94801
510-233-7826
We offer family, marriage and individual counseling.
We also provide tutoring services for 1st grade through
college students. For more information on all of our
programs and services, or to schedule and appointment
call Pastor Eurin Holland or Shirley Holland at
510-233-7826.

Northern Presbyterian Church
45 Ashbury Avenue, El Cerrito CA 94530
510-524-4401
We provide family, marriage and individual counseling
on an as needed basis. We provide bag lunches for the
homeless on Sundays. For information on all of our
programs and services you may contact Gloria Herbert,
Secretary at 510-524-4401.

North Richmond Baptist Church
1427 Filbert Street, Richmond CA 94801
510-620-9752
We provide lunch every Wednesday from 11:30 AM
until 1:00 PM. For information on all of our programs
and services call Pastor Mitchell at 510-620-9752.

Northshore Community Alliance Church
2375 Aberdeen Way, Richmond CA 94806
510-223-6550
Family, marriage or individual counseling is available
by appointment. We offer junior high and senior high
school tutorial programs during the school year, as well
as various summer events. We provide parenting or
family support related classes upon request. Our Friday
Night Recovery Program is 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM.
You may visit our Youth Department's websites at
www.atfonline.org and www.thesurgeonline.org. For
information on all of our programs and services call
Judy Hall, Secretary at 510-223-6550.

Parchester First Baptist Church
3900 McGlothen Way, San Pablo CA 94806
510-233-2584
We offer a job-training program. We also sponsor
holiday and food distribution programs. For
information on our programs and services call Bobbie
T. Arnold, Secretary at 510-233-6745, or Rev. J.B.
Jones at 510-233-2584.

Penial Full Gospel Missionary Baptist Church
3798 San Pablo Dam Road, El Sobrante CA 94803
510-222-3457
We provide family, marriage or individual counseling
by appointment. Contact Senior Pastor, Overseer J.L.
Porter, or the Asst. Pastor, Marvin Webb to schedule an
appointment. We provide family support with financial
or shelter needs through our Benevolent Fund Ministry.
We also distribute Thanksgiving and Christmas meals.
For information on our programs and services call
510-222-3457.

Pinole Valley Methodist Church
2000 San Pablo Avenue, Pinole CA 94564
510-724-3312:
We provide family, marriage and individual counseling
on a limited basis. We distribute food through the
"Share Manna Basket" program. We adopt families
during the holiday season. We also offer a music
program for the community. For information on all of
our programs and services call Pastor Linda Prendergast
at 510-724-3312.

Prevailing Ministries International Church
2548 MacDonald Avenue, Richmond CA 94804
Telephone: 510-234-1478
We provide family, marriage or individual counseling
by appointment only. Contact Debra Drooh, Program
Coordinator at 510-234-1478 to schedule an
appointment. We also provide men's clothing. For
information on all of our programs and services contact
Debra Drooh.

Renewed Hope
1327 Rumrill Blvd., San Pablo CA 94806
510-236-2352:
We provide family, marriage and individual counseling
by appointment. For more information on our programs
and services call Zina Hall, Secretary at 510-236-2352
or Pastor Sam Davis Jackson at 510-233-2369.

Revival Generations Ministries
850 - 15th Street, San Pablo CA 94806
510-910-2087
We provide family, marriage and individual counseling
by appointment. We offer Holiday food baskets for
Christmas and Thanksgiving. We also have a Men's
Group Home Facility. Our services are provided in
English and Spanish. For information on all of our
programs and services contact the pastor, Overseer Rich
Kinney.

Samaritan Way Christian Center
455 - 19th Street, Richmond CA 94801
510-236-0136
Narcotics Anonymous Meetings are on Tuesdays from
6:00 PM until 7:00 PM. We provide Thanksgiving
dinners and we provide special holiday assistance
through the Perinatal Council. For information on all of
our programs and services call Pastor John H. Bell at
510-236-4295.

Sherwood Forest Free Will Baptist Church
5570 Olinda Road, El Sobrante CA 94803
510-223-4417
We host AA Meetings on Thursdays at 7:30 PM. For
information on all of our programs and services call
Pastor Millard C. Sasser at 510-223-4417.

The Sikh Center of the San Francisco Bay
Area:Gurdwara Sahib El Sobrante
3350 Hillcrest, El Sobrante CA 94803
510-223-9987
We provide family, marriage or individual counseling
by appointment. We offer parenting or family support related
classes and job training. Our programs and
services are provided in East Indian and Punjabi
languages. For information on all of our programs and
services call Harpreet Singh Sandhu, President at
510-223-9987.

Sion Miracle Temple (C.O.G.I.C.)
1320 Sanford Avenue, Richmond CA 94806
510-965-1205
We provide family, marriage or individual counseling
by appointment. We offer tutoring for students of all
ages on Saturdays at 12:00 PM. We also provide
clothing to families in need. For information on all of
our programs and services call Pamela McDonald,
Secretary at 510-235-9853. The pastor is Rev. William
T. Pree.

Sojourner Truth Presbyterian Church
2921 Shane Drive, Richmond CA 94806
510-222-2020
We offer Holiday Food Baskets. For information on all
of our programs and services contact Deacon Willie or
Sue Cannon, Secretary at 510-222-2020. The pastor is
Rev. James Noel.

St. Cornelius Church
225 - 28th Street, Richmond CA 94804
510-233-5215
For family, marriage or individual counseling contact
Father Filiberto Barrera at 510-233-5215. We offer
childcare and after school programs at St. Cornelius
School. For information call 510-232-4649. Our youth
group meets on Fridays at 7:00 PM. For special
holiday programs for families in need contact Fr.
Filiberto Barrera. We also offer a men's domestic
violence prevention program on Saturdays at l11:00 AM
in English and Spanish. Contact Antonia Ramirez at
415-810-2348 for information. Our programs and
services are conducted in English and Spanish. For
information on all of our programs and services please
contact Blanca Lara, Secretary at 510-233-5215.

St. John Missionary Baptist Church
662- South 52nd Street, Richmond CA 94804
510-234-4010
We offer family, marriage and individual counseling.
We provide tutoring for children, youth and young
adults, and we sponsor a Youth Basketball League. We
have a scholarship program for youth and young adults.
We offer chemical dependency prevention programs.
We provide food, clothing, shelter and emergency
financial support through our Benevolent Ministry and
our St. John Apartments Ministry. We also include
services for seniors. For information on all of our
programs and services call the pastor, Dr. Kevin B. Hall
at 510-234-4010.

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
11150 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito CA 94530
510-232-5659
Individual counseling is available on an appointment
bases. Call the church office at 510-232-5659. Our
childcare operates as part of St. John's School. Call
510-234-1797 for more information. We offer classes
for Catholic Divorced, widowed and separated. Our
substance abuse prevention classes are available
through Metanoia Ministry. We collect clothing for
GRIP, Friends Outside and the Richmond Rescue
Mission. We also provide a special Christmas time
collection for Juvenile Hall and Foster Children. For
information on all of our programs and services contact
Tom Kenned, Secretary at 510-232-5659.

St. Joseph Parish
837 Tennent Avenue, Pinole CA 94564
510-741-4900
info@sjcpinole.org
http://www.sjcpinole.org
We have a school facility, (St. Joseph School) for
kindergarten through the eight grades. For information
call 510-724-0242. We also conduct an after school
basketball program for 8th graders from 6:30 - 8:30
PM. We provide services in English and Spanish. Fr.
Luis Prato is in charge of our Hispanic Ministry. For
information on all of our programs and services contact
Fr. Paul Schmidt at 510-741-4900, ext. 205.

St. Luke's Missionary Baptist Church
165 S. 7th Street, Richmond CA 94804
510-234-797
We offer family, marriage or individual counseling by
appointment. We assist families with food, clothing,
shelter and financial needs. We also distribute food
baskets during the holiday season. For more
information on our programs and services call Rev.
John Green or Dorothy Johnson, Secretary at
510 234- 7975.

Totally Led Ministries
1800 Hoffman Blvd., Richmond CA 94804
Telephone: 510-253-5661
Description of Services:
Totally Led Ministries is a non-profit community
outreach program that strives to bring unity, resources
and inspiration to our community. For family,
marriage, and individual counseling you may contact
Rev. George Brown at 510-253-5661. Rev. Brown also
coordinates sports leagues, tournaments and travels for
teen boys and girls. We are involved with community
events throughout the year, which include free food for
the community. For more information on our programs
and services contact Beverly Brown, Secretary at
510-677-7046.

Unity Church of Richmond
351 - 28th Street, Richmond CA 94804
510-235-0336
We provide family, marriage or individual counseling
by appointment only. Please contact Rev. Sheila Cook
at 510-235-0336 to schedule an appointment. We offer
HIV education workshops. We also work in
conjunction with the Greater Richmond Interfaith
Program (G.R.I.P.) and the East Bay Perinatal Council's
Richmond office to provide services to our community.
For information on all of our programs and services
contact Rev. Cook at 510-235-0336.

Valley Bible Church
1477 Willow Avenue, Hercules CA 94547
510-799-3171
http://www.valleybible.org
For marriage, marriage, or individual counseling
contact Dr. Phillip A Howard, Senior Pastor at 510-799-
3171. We offer childcare through our Valley Pre-school
Day-care facility Monday through Friday from 6:30
AM - 6:00 PM. For information call 510-245-2273.
We offer a "Women to Women" mentoring program,
basketball and soccer programs, parenting classes and a
Home Improvement Ministry (HIM) for minor home
repairs for seniors and single parents. Our Prison
Ministry provides Christmas Food Baskets for families
of prison inmates. We also provide hearing devices.
For information on all of our programs and services
contact Ron Hughes, Church Administrator at
510-800-3171, or e-mail him at Ron@valleybible.org.

Valley of Blessings Church
111 Civic Drive, Hercules CA 94547
510-799-4448
Our mailing address is P.O. Box 5831, Hercules, CA
94547. We offer family, marriage or individual
counseling by appointment. We provide youth and teen
support programs and academic scholarships. Our
Women's Ministries include seminars on financial
management, self-esteem and domestic violence
prevention. During the holiday season we provide
furniture and clothing as needed. For information on all
of our programs and services call Elder Bennett
Bradley, Jr. at 510-799-4448.

Victory Outreach Church
261 Harbour Way, Richmond CA 94601
510-235-2041
We offer family, marriage or individual counseling by
appointment. We offer youth and teen support and
mentoring for children from 11 years and older, as well
as summer activities. We provide a Christian Recovery
Home for men. For information call Bro. Daniel at
510-232-8461. We offer a daily food-feeding program.
We provide services in English and Spanish. For more
information on our programs and outreach services call
Marie Gonzales, Secretary at 510-235-2041. The pastor
is Rev. Robert Mejia.

Word of Life Christian Fellowship
3327 Cutting Blvd., Richmond CA 94804
510-215-9673
We provide family, marriage and individual counseling
by appointment. We offer computer-training classes
(introduction to Word, Excel and Outlook). We provide
food, furniture and clothing every 4th Sunday through
Project Share, as well as a Thanksgiving food giveaway.
Our Youth and Young Adult Programs include
Girlfriend, Let's Talk for ages 14 - 21 years on
Mondays at 7:00 PM, a Leadership Program for ages 18
- 35 years on Fridays at 7:00 PM, Club Shabach, a
Youth and Young Adult Club for ages 14 years and
older, which meets every 2nd Friday and our Boys to
Men Program, which meets once per month. For
information on all of our programs and services call
Apostle Carton D. Leonard at 510-215-9673.